Parkside Kitchen

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “This is without doubt the best place for brunch in Cardiff. If you're looking for a greasy spoon cafe this isnt it. If you're looking for an authentic brunch experience with fresh high quality ingredients then make your way to Parkside. The staff are so lovely, we were served by Tara, Andy helped us, Lola and Katie were great and Lorenna behind the cafe bar made great coffee. Everyone was so helpful and nothing too much trouble.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We regularly attend Park Side - the food is delicious and coffees are top notch. The staff are always very friendly and attentive. Attended the Patty’s evening on 31/07/26 for burgers and shakes. It was absolutely incredible and we hope this isn’t a one off! We were served by El, it was her first shift and we could not have asked for better service. Thank you.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “A lovely venue let down by poor service, inflated prices and bang average food. Obligatory 10% service charge added to bill. There are better options locally.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We had an evening party for my wife’s birthday. From the beginning Rachel the manager was incredibly helpful and flexible about the arrangements. Emails were answered promptly and nothing was too much trouble. We also felt the prices were very reasonable. On the night the venue was great, as was the food and service. Our musician and DJ were accommodated with no fuss. We had fifty guests - the general feeling was that they were very impressed with the venue, food and service. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back and to recommend it. Thanks again to Rachel and her team.”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Food was absolutely delicious. 10/10 would eat again!! Service was fab, and a lovely friendly atmosphere. Have already booked to visit again!!”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Their French toast was extremely disappointing. Most people could easily make something tastier and more authentic at home. The official photos are misleading as it shown the French Toast portion is big. At £13, this is absolutely not worth the price, especially considering you actually only get a single slice of bread. The bread was clearly not soaked in enough egg at all — the surface was very dry, and when cut open, the inside was still dry and white bread. It was also surprising that a standard French toast came without any syrup. The apples were roughly and carelessly cut, with only a few pieces. The surface of the toast was simply burnt rather than properly cooked, making it look very unappealing. In addition, I ordered a Green Tea but it turned out was a Breakfast Tea only. I did tried to ask the staff if that was a Green Tea as it doesn’t taste and look like Green Tea but the staff said that’s a Green Tea. Staff service is average only, as forgot to clean up the table when she mentioned she will come back. Atmosphere is the only thing i accept, but there is only one shared toilet for both genders in such a big cafe which can accommodate almost 100 pax (incl outdoor seats). And due to their seating layout, if there are many customers, you have to expect the environment is very noisy! Will not go again!”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “I came here for brunch today and unfortunately was left pretty disappointed. I paid £16 for a meal - avocado toast with extra halloumi - which was ultimately very average, small in portion, and not worth the money. There were a few issues with both the food and the service. Firstly, although the menu states that the avocado toast is sourdough bread, I realised too late that I was definitely not served sourdough but instead was just given a normal slice of white bread (see picture). Sourdough is usually more expensive so I was likely overcharged for what I got - especially as the thin slice of bread was pretty tasteless and not filling. I think if they don’t have enough of an ingredient left they should make customers aware of this before they order. The avocado itself wasn’t very well flavoured, and although the menu says the dish also comes with whipped ricotta, there was such a small amount of this that I barely noticed it. Secondly, although I made it clear to the waitress that I wanted my poached egg to be fully cooked and not runny, when my meal arrived the egg was runny. I asked again for a fully cooked poached egg and they obliged but it was frustrating to then wait for that while the rest of my food got cold. Meanwhile they also got my friend’s order entirely wrong so she also had to wait a while for her food to come, by which point I’d finished eating. On the plus side, the drinks we got - a chai latte and a matcha latte - were nice. And despite the hiccups in the service, the wait staff were polite and friendly. I wouldn’t come back for the brunch unfortunately, but I’d come back for the atmosphere (it’s a lovely setting), a drink and maybe try one of their cakes instead to give the food a second chance.”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “Absolutely amazing food and very friendly staff. Atmosphere is so nice and small touches/ presentation make the experience lovely. Food a little on the pricier side but totally worth it for the quality of the food/ ingredients and the presentation. Dog friendly and a lovely outdoor seating area as well.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “I would have sworn I’d reviewed this place already, as we have been here several times and it has been fantastic every time. Food is excellent and the staff are fabulous. They serve Hard Lines Coffee and make it well, which is recommendation enough! Really lovely decor and atmosphere. Well-behaved dogs are welcomed and there is a lovely vibe. All of the above places along this little strip are outstanding and this is a great example of redevelopment done superbly well.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Update: Visited for brunch on Saturday and was able to sit outside in the sun which was gorgeous. The menu had changed so was disappointed that the fruit & french toast were gone, but tried Avo on Toast and Parmesan hash browns which were both delicious! My friends choice of Eggs Benedict with added salmon was also good. Great service, despite it being busy and a young gentleman checked in with us to ensure everything was satisfactory, which was much appreciated. A lovely experience again! Pre booked for Sunday brunch which was a good job as it was jam packed! It's noticeably noisy when full so possibly not the best place for anyone hard of hearing! There's also some outdoor seating for warmer days. Good choice on the menu, service was friendly and whilst the food & drinks took a bit of time to come out, they were worth the wait! Lovely selection of pastries too but they are on the front counter & not covered so a bit exposed for my liking. WC was clean with lovely hand wash & was large space with baby changer. Overall a lovely experience, perhaps a bit more pricey than your average coffee shop but it does exude quality in the presentation & fittings.”